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About Ocahep 10mg Tablet

OBETICHOLIC ACID belongs to a group of medicines called Farnesoid X-receptor agonists used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis. Primary biliary cholangitis, also known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is an autoimmune disease caused by damage of bile ducts in the liver. Biliary cirrhosis causes a build-up of bile in the liver, which leads to liver damage.  
 
OBETICHOLIC ACID contains ‘Obeticholic acid’, which helps improve liver functioning by reducing the production and build-up of bile in the liver, increases the removal of bile from the liver, and reduces inflammation, thereby helps treat primary biliary cirrhosis.
 

Uses of Ocahep 10mg Tablet

Primary biliary cirrhosis.

Medicinal Benefits of Ocahep 10mg Tablet

OBETICHOLIC ACID belongs to a group of medicines called farnesoid X-receptor agonists used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis/primary biliary cholangitis. OBETICHOLIC ACID helps improve liver functioning by reducing the production and build-up of bile in the liver and reduces inflammation, thereby helps treat primary biliary cirrhosis.

Directions for Use

Take OBETICHOLIC ACID with or without food. Swallow OBETICHOLIC ACID as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush the tablet. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide how long you need to take OBETICHOLIC ACID.

Side Effects of Ocahep 10mg Tablet

• Stomach pain
• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Palpitations (irregular or fast heartbeat)
• Constipation
• Thyroid hormone irregularity

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take OBETICHOLIC ACID if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have a complete blockage of the biliary tract (liver, bile ducts, and gall bladder). Inform your doctor if you experience itching that is difficult to tolerate. Consult your doctor before taking OBETICHOLIC ACID if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. OBETICHOLIC ACID is not recommended for children or adolescents. OBETICHOLIC ACID may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Inform your doctor if you have/had cirrhosis of the liver as OBETICHOLIC ACID may cause liver damage. Consult a doctor immediately if you experience yellowing of the skin/eyes, black/tarry stools, dark urine, coughing up/vomiting blood, confusion, slurred speech, mood swings, anxiety, swelling in and around the stomach.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

OBETICHOLIC ACID may have interaction with xanthines (theophylline), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), blood thinner (warfarin), bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine, colestipol, colesevelam).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

OBETICHOLIC ACID may have interactions with disease conditions such as biliary obstruction, liver impairment, and lipid disorder.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

It is not known if alcohol interacts with OBETICHOLIC ACID. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

PREGNANCY

Please consult your doctor before taking OBETICHOLIC ACID if you are pregnant, as limited information is available regarding the usage of OBETICHOLIC ACID during pregnancy.

BREAST FEEDING

Consult your doctor before taking OBETICHOLIC ACID; your doctor will decide whether OBETICHOLIC ACID can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

DRIVING

OBETICHOLIC ACID does not affect your ability to drive. However, you are advised to omit driving if you experience dizziness.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver cirrhosis.

KIDNEY

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.